Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the existence of modern-day futurism art strips, exploring how contemporary artists envision the future. Participants reference historical examples and seek to identify current artistic expressions related to future societies, concepts, and aesthetics.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions early 20th-century postcards depicting future visions and seeks modern equivalents.
- Another participant references Jules Verne's predictions about the future, although this is noted as somewhat tangential to the main topic.
- A participant discusses political artists like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, who imagined future societies through their art, linking these to broader themes of societal change.
- There is mention of Soviet representational art depicting idealized future citizens, contrasting with Western depictions of future societies.
- Science fiction is highlighted as a significant source of future artistic predictions, including graphic novels and comic books that provide contemporary visions of the future.
- One participant expresses a preference for not sharing links to images of utopian art, describing them as often dystopic, while mentioning a specific image of a fictional island that caught their attention.
- A later post questions if the inquiry is specifically about modern art depicting future scenarios, suggesting that such art is prevalent.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on specific modern examples of futurism art strips, and multiple viewpoints regarding the nature and sources of such art are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some contributions reference historical and political contexts that may influence perceptions of futurism in art, but these are not resolved within the discussion.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in contemporary art, futurism, science fiction, and the intersection of art and societal themes may find this discussion relevant.